US Bridges

SR 152 SB to I-80 over US 41 S/Sr 152 N Ramp

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.15 S I-80/94 · Structure no. 045555

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,946
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 152 SB to I-80 over US 41 S/Sr 152 N Ramp is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 152 SB to I-80 over US 41 S/Sr 152 N Ramp in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,946 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,805 by 2030. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 152 SB to I-80
CrossesUS 41 S/Sr 152 N Ramp
Location00.15 S I-80/94
RouteInterstate 80
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57237, -87.47862
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,946 (2020)
Projected traffic14,805 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 152 SB to I-80 over US 41 S/Sr 152 N Ramp built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 152 SB to I-80 over US 41 S/Sr 152 N Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 152 SB to I-80 over US 41 S/Sr 152 N Ramp carry?

About 4,946 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 152 SB to I-80 over US 41 S/Sr 152 N Ramp?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 152 SB to I-80 over US 41 S/Sr 152 N Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.